Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development
Building Stable Foundations for Accessible and Inclusive Communities
Our Mission
SHED (Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development) serves University City residents by providing volunteer-driven home maintenance support, home repair funding, affordable housing development, community planning, and workforce development training.
Our Programs
Volunteer Home Maintenance Program
SHED acts as coordinator and leader of volunteer activities to assist residents with exterior home maintenance, including painting, yard work, and repairs.
Home Rehab Program
The program will perform more substantial exterior and interior rehab & maintenance, involving community youth for hands-on experience in construction and landscaping.
Youth Career Development
Students will be offered career pathways in the construction/landscaping trades through in-class, volunteer, and paid employment opportunities.
Delivering help and hope to University City
Who we are
SHED works to strengthen housing equity for low- to moderate-income residents of University City.
We partner with local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, city government, the school district, and other area service providers.
Our vision is to strengthen 3rd Ward neighborhoods through home ownership, access to affordable housing, and career pathways for local youth.
SHED News & Updates
SHED Wraps Up 2024 Home Ownership Education Series
In today’s market, owning a home can be just as affordable as renting. Would you rather pay yourself instead of a landlord? Are you wondering if you can get approved for a mortgage? Would you like to know what first-time homebuyer programs are available?
This year, SHED and its financial partners once again hosted their popular four-part education series on home ownership. The final virtual session, “What You Need to Know About Insurance,” took place via Zoom on December 12, 2024, and featured Debbie Swain of Goosehead Insurance. You can watch a recording of the session and find recaps/videos from all four of this year’s webinars here.
SHED’s Holds Annual Community Meeting
SHED’s 2024 annual community meeting was held on Tuesday, November 12th at the University City Public Library. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the evening’s discussions! Read More…
SHED Breaks Ground on New Home
Committed to expanding housing opportunities for individuals and families in the 3rd Ward of University City, SHED broke ground on its first new home construction project on October 8, 2024. The single-family house, located on Crest Avenue, will include 1,378 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a basement. Read More…
SHED's 2023 Annual Report Is Out
What an incredible year 2023 was for SHED! Not only did we make a meaningful difference in the lives of 65 more seniors in our community, but we also launched a new online Homebuying Education Series. Read More…